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Monte Rosa Therapeutics

NASDAQ: GLUE

Boston, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 227 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Monte Rosa develops molecular glue degrader (MGD) therapeutics using MGD chemistry, artificial intelligence, structural biology, and proteomics to target previously undruggable or inadequately drugged disease targets. The company operates in drug discovery and pharmaceutical development.

Founders & leadership

MWMarkus Warmuth
Markus WarmuthChief Executive OfficerMarkus Warmuth is a physician and Chief Executive Officer of Monte Rosa Therapeutics, with experience in pharmaceutical business development, drug discovery, and translational research.
STSharon Townson
Sharon TownsonPh.D., Chief Scientific OfficerSharon Townson holds a Ph.D. and serves as Chief Scientific Officer at Monte Rosa Therapeutics, which develops molecular glue degrader therapeutics for drug discovery and pharmaceutical development. She has prior experience building technology platforms and leading scientific teams in the biotech sector.
JCJohn Castle
John CastlePh.D., Chief Data and Information OfficerJohn Castle is Chief Data and Information Officer at Monte Rosa Therapeutics, where he leads data and informatics infrastructure for the company's molecular glue degrader platform. His background includes expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, immunomics, and cancer immunotherapy biomarker discovery.
FJFilip Janku
Filip JankuM.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer
PNPhil Nickson
Phil NicksonPh.D., J.D., Chief Business and Legal OfficerPhil Nickson holds a Ph.D. and J.D. and serves as Chief Business and Legal Officer at Monte Rosa Therapeutics, where he brings experience in biotech law, intellectual property, securities, and corporate transactions.
MWMagnus Walter
Magnus WalterDPhil, Chief Technology Officer
JCJennifer Champoux
Jennifer ChampouxChief Operating Officer
AF
Andrew FunderburkChief Investor Relations and Strategy OfficerAndrew Funderburk is Chief Investor Relations and Strategy Officer at Monte Rosa Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing molecular glue degrader-based therapeutics. He previously served as Managing Director at Kendall Investor Relations, a Cambridge-based IR advisory firm focused on biotech companies, and as Partner and Managing Director at Health Advances, a Boston consulting firm serving biopharma and medtech clients, with domain expertise spanning oncology, autoimmune diseases, CNS disorders, gene therapy, and drug development strategy.

Board

AMAlexander Mayweg
Alexander MaywegBoard Director2018–2024Managing Director at Versant Ventures
BBBradley Bolzon
Bradley BolzonBoard directorChairman, Managing Director at Versant Ventures
ABAli Behbahani
Ali BehbahaniBoard directorPartner, Co-Head of Healthcare at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
KB
Kim BlackwellBoard director

Investors · 11

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$143M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 1900–2021

▶$95MraisedMar 2021 · 23 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Markus WarmuthExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alexander MaywegDirector
  • Bradley BolzonDirector
  • Ali BehbahaniDirector
  • Kim BlackwellDirector
  • Drew SchiffDirector
  • Chandra P. LeoDirector
  • Christine SiuDirector
  • Ajim TamboliExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$95M
Amount sold
$95M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$48MraisedSep 2020 · 17 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander MaywegDirector
  • Bradley BolzonDirector
  • Markus WarmuthExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ali BehbahaniDirector
  • Kim BlackwellDirector
Offering amount
$96M
Amount sold
$48M
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Monte Rosa Therapeutics do?
Monte Rosa develops molecular glue degrader (MGD) therapeutics using MGD chemistry, artificial intelligence, structural biology, and proteomics to target previously undruggable or inadequately drugged disease targets. The company operates in drug discovery and pharmaceutical development.
Who are Monte Rosa Therapeutics's investors?
Monte Rosa Therapeutics's investors include Aisling Capital, HBM Partners, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Versant Ventures, Amzak Health, Avoro Capital Advisors, GV (Google Ventures), HBM Healthcare Investments and 3 more.
How much funding has Monte Rosa Therapeutics raised?
Monte Rosa Therapeutics has disclosed $143M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Monte Rosa Therapeutics headquartered?
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, US.